CVE-2023-0598

GE Digital Proficy Code Injection

Published Mar 16, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description

GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5 are vulnerable to code injection, which may allow an attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path and gain full control of the HMI software.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

GE Digital recommends that users upgrade to Proficy iFIX 2023. GE Digital recommends that any users choosing not to upgrade at this time apply the Simulation Drivers (SIMs) provided below to their earlier GE Digital Proficy iFIX versions (login required): * iFIX 2023 - select “Download Software Updates”: * iFIX 2022 SIM https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX2022-WebSecurity-001   * iFIX v6.1 SIM https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX61-WebSecurity-001   * iFIX v6.5 SIM https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX65-WebSecurity-001  


Vendor Workaround

Also, users are strongly advised to refer to the Secure Deployment Guide (SDG) instructions on how to set-up and configure Access Control List (ACLs). The complete SDG can be found here https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX-Secure-Deployment-Guide .  

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-12636 GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5 are vulnerable to code injection, which may allow an attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path and gain full control of the HMI software.
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
icscert
Published
Updated
Jan 16, 2025, 9:41 PM
Reserved
Jan 31, 2023, 3:52 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 16, 2023, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:25 AM